Claire Lomas has completed the London Marathon after 16 days on the road. She had plenty of support along the way, including from famous names like Gabby Logan and Ben Fogle. She's become the first person to complete any marathon using a pair of 'bionic legs.'

A paralysed woman who is walking the London marathon for charity is due to finish today.

Claire had a bad accident while competing at a horse trial in 2007 that left her paralysed from the chest down. She collided with a tree which resulted in fractures to her back, neck and ribs.

Claire will become the first person to complete any marathon using a bionic ReWalk suit.

However, new rules mean that Claire Lomas will not get a medal as the course must be completed in less than 24 hours.

A number of celebrities have also lent their support by walking a mile alongside her, including TV presenter Gabby Logan and husband, former international rugby star Kenny, and TV presenter and adventurer Ben Fogle.

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Claire Squires collapsed and died on Birdcage Walk on Sunday. Credit: Justgiving.com

The family of Claire Squires, who died during the London Marathon on Sunday, has urged people to keep donating to her internet sponsorship page. Since the 30 year-old collapsed near the end of the marathon, hundreds of thousands of pounds have been donated to her chosen charity, the Samaritans.

The woman who collapsed and died during the London Marathon has been named in reports as Claire Squires from North Kilworth in Leicestershire. She was running the marathon to raise money for the Samaritans.

Tests are being carried out on the body of a 30 year-old female runner who collapsed and died on Birdcage Walk just before the end of the London Marathon course. The marathon organisers have offered their sympathies to her family. It was the first fatality at the event since 2007.